The Glow After the Glow of Diyas: Post-Diwali Skin Ritual

By Akanksha Sharma, CEO & Co-founder, CITTA

The diyas have faded and the last laddoo is gone, but what lingers is the warmth of celebration. And a faint reminder on our skin. A week of smoke, sugar, and sleepless nights has left even the happiest faces looking a little tired, don’t you think?

So here’s not a routine, but a ritual. One that helps your skin (and you) find your calm after the beautiful chaos of Diwali. Let’s get started!

Feed Your Skin Barrier

Post-festival skin often feels dry, inflamed, and a little out of balance. This is not the time for actives or exfoliants. Your skin doesn’t need to perform, it just needs to breathe and rebuild. Look for something barrier-restoring, a cream with ceramides, antioxidants, and gentle emollients that help your skin find its strength again. Sometimes, recovery is just about being kind to your skin and letting it rest.

Hydrate, Hydrate & Hydrate

Hydration is what truly brings your skin back to life. Look for humectants that pull in dew like Hyaluronic Acid, AQUAXYL™, Olive Squalane, and Glycerin, and seal them in with a gentle, lightweight gel-based moisturizer. And of course, the simplest step often works the hardest. Drink your water. Hydration isn’t just what you apply; it’s also what you nourish from within.

Bring Back Your Natural Glow

After the festivities, your skin might look a little dull or. This is a good time to reach for antioxidants that help your skin recover gently and restore its natural brightness. A Vitamin C serum with a balanced formula works beautifully here. The one we built uses a triple Vitamin C complex, combining stable forms of Vitamin C with Kakadu Plum, one of nature’s richest sources of the vitamin. It’s also balanced with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin E, and Moringa, so your skin stays hydrated and calm instead of reactive.

Don’t Skip the Sunscreen

Even as winter sets in, your skin still faces invisible fire – UV rays, blue light, and the city’s lingering haze. Sunscreen is non-negotiable. A lightweight formula that hydrates, shields, and brightens works best for this time of year.

Wrapping It Up

As the celebrations settle, take a moment to care for the parts of you that did it all – your hands, lips, and scalp. A bit of moisturization, lip balm, and light oiling go a long way in helping them recover too. Drink plenty of water, get enough sleep, and return to your simple routines.